Sweden coach Erik Hamren says England counterpart Roy Hodgson has had a huge influence on his nation's football.

Hodgson began his managerial career with Halmstad and led them to the Swedish title in 1976 and 1979.

Hamren said: "In my opinion, Roy is a really good coach and a really nice person as well.

"He came to Sweden unknown but became a big name because of results at his clubs and took some new ideas into Swedish football.

"He is a big name in football and we will never forget what he has done for Swedish football.

"I really like him and you have seen so far with England, that he is a good coach.

"I am looking forward to meeting him tomorrow but I hope he is going to have most of the headaches after the game."